Glossary

EARPIECE
Customised audio device similar to a single headphone that fits snugly and unobtrusively into the…
EDITING – TV – Film – Radio
The process in film and TV of selecting and juxtaposing different images and sounds, to tell a story…
EDITOR – Print – TV - Film - Radio
a) TV/FILM The person who assembles and puts together in a narrative sequence all the various scenes…
EDL – TV – Film - Radio
Edit Decision List. A list of the time code numbers indicating the exact location of all edit points…
EDIT SUITE – TV – Film – Radio
The location with the associated kit where editing happens. Can refer to a small cubicle that just…
EMBARGO – Print –TV – Film - Radio
A ban on a news item, or on commercial information from being discussed in public. There is usually…
END BOARD – TV – Film
It is normal to show a CLAPPER BOARD on the front of a TAKE, but sometimes the director will have…
ESTABLISHING SHOT – TV – Film
A scene setting shot that establishes the location, and possibly time and season in which the…
EXTERIOR - TV – Film
A location for a scene which is outside (as opposed to inside) a building, studio or other location.…
EYELINE –TV – Film
In setting up a shot for any moving image project it is vital that the eyeline of a character…
EXPENSES all media
The money that can be claimed back, usually from the PRODUCTION COMPANY, for travel and other…

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